Sideloading Android apps is great — until you have to update them. Here's my fix

Still manually updating sideloaded apps on your Android phone? Obtainium automates the update process, saving you time and ...

I delete these 7 Google apps every time I start up a new Android phone

How I avoid Google's bloatware ...

Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 makes desktop windowing feel more like a real PC

Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 improves desktop windowing by moving the taskbar and letting PiP windows float freely. Health Connect ...

Finding Android apps on the Google Play Store just got a lot easier thanks to Gemini

Google has launched the Google Play connected app for Gemini, allowing users to discover apps, make select purchases, and buy ...
ZDNet

I used HyperDroid to make my Android devices look and feel like Windows 11 - and don't regret it

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
ZDNet

Google's big Android sideloading crackdown has a 24-hour catch - how the new limits work

Google claims the move will make Android safer. Sideloading from unverified developers will involve a five-step process. There will also be a mandatory 24-hour cooling-off period. For years, one of ...
TechSpot

Android 17 arrives on Pixel with floating apps, foldable features, and new AI tools

First look: After several months in beta, Google is finally rolling out Android 17 to its Pixel lineup. The release arrives alongside a new Pixel Drop and updates to Wear OS, further aligning software ...
The New York Times

How to Remove Apps You Never Use (or at Least Hide Them)

If you need space back on your phone or tablet, removing built-in and unused apps can help free up storage and reduce screen clutter. By J. D. Biersdorfer J.D. Biersdorfer writes about how to get more ...
Windows Central

Use Windows Sandbox and containers to test untrusted apps safely

Windows Sandbox acts as a digital safety net, allowing you to test untrusted apps in isolation and keep your system protected. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...
Bleeping Computer

Windows 11 KB5094126 & KB5093998 cumulative updates released

Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5094126 and KB5093998 cumulative updates for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities, bugs, and add new features. Today's updates are mandatory ...
ExtremeTech

Windows 11's Low Latency Profile Is Available Now. Here's How to Use it

Microsoft's Low Latency Profile, which has been making its way through Insider Preview releases, is now available for all Windows 11 users. This neat little update helps the CPU frequency ramp up much ...
The Verge

Windows is back on the Microsoft menu

At its annual Build developer conference, Microsoft put Windows front and center. At its annual Build developer conference, Microsoft put Windows front and center. is a senior correspondent and author ...